BULLETIN ANNOUCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 4th, 2022
MEMORIAL BRICKS for the PRAYER GARDEN: Springtime is here and I’m planning on finishing the Prayer Garden through planting spring flowers and making additional updates. I have found a company that makes commemorative bricks. This could be a special way to commemorate a life event or a loved one. If you are interested, or have any questions, please see me after service! Bricks start at $35.00 per brick. I will have a sign up sheet and order forms for the next few weeks for you to place your order. Thank you, Rylie K.
2023 ALTAR GUILD SCHEDULE IS POSTED – PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING FOR THIS IMPORTANT SERVICE TO OUR CONGREGATION.
2023 FLOWER CHART IS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD. Flowers are $23.00 each week for 2 vases.
VOLUNTEER TO SERVE AS AN USHER – Please see John Bivens or the sign up sheet posted on the bulletin board.
OUTREACH NEWS
First Timothy Lutheran Church: Items needed at the moment: Sugar, canned fruit, cereals, personal hygiene items, soups, soap, toothpaste, paper towels, and tissues. They have an over abundance of the following items and are not in need of them at this time: Jelly, peanut butter, mac & cheese, pasta, beans, flour and corn.
For the Week of December 4, 2022
Verse of the week: … In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 3:1 ESV
OFFICERS FOR 2022
President: Kirk Knobel Vice President: John Bivens
Secretary: Christine Bivens Treasurer: Joe Miller
Stewardship: Chris Clark Outreach: Kirk Knobel
Financial Secretary: Paul Seeman
Trustees: Kerry Wiegand, Tom Himsel, Mike Spees
Education: Chris Clark, Jetta Tarr
Deacons: John Bivens, Bob Crockett, Gus VonDielingen, Monty Teague, Harold Kolb, Lonny Shattuck
Deaconess: Sally Shattuck, Dee Thomas
TEMPORARY OFFICE HOURS
Mondays – CLOSED
Tuesdays – 9:30am – 3pm
Wednesdays – 9:30am – 2pm
Thursdays and Fridays – 9:30am – 3pm
These hours are subject to change.
*** GOLDEN GIRLS
The Golden Girls have completed their Bible Study for this year. They will resume in the Spring. Stay tuned.
*** YOUTH GROUP
Meets on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays of the month. Please join us and bring a friend!
*** PEW SISTERS
Bible Study at 6:30 pm. We meet at church every second Monday of each month so feel free to join us!
*** GREETER SIGN-UP
The sign-up sheet has been posted for March, April, May & June. Please see the bulletin board to sign up. Thank you!
*** TECH TEAM NEWS
There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board to assist with broadcasting on Sunday mornings.
*** CHURCH INVENTORY TEAM
Our inventory project has hit a stumbling point, so we will have set dates to meet during the summer to move on with this major project. Watch for more details to come.
*** PRAYER LIST UPDATE
As you have noticed, we have a large number of people on the prayer list, especially those with health issues. Please take a look at the list and provide an update to Pastor if their status had changed. Thank You!
*** The Men’s “Breakfast Club” Bible Study
Saturday mornings at 7am. Join us!
***Congregation Servant Opportunities
Do you or a loved one need some help with something this season? Lawn Care, Grocery Shopping, Rides to/from Medical Appointments, etc? If so, please contact your deacon.
***Joyful Response
is an electronic offering transfer service for members of our congregation. Reduce time, cost and effort associated with check writing by having your weekly contribution electronically gifted to the church. Special Offering Notices still provide you with a unique way to place your offering in the collection plate each week. Consider fulfilling your stewardship commitment through this easy program. Contact Paul Seeman for more information.
LIKE, LIKE, LIKE AND SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!
Don’t forget to “LIKE” and “SHARE” our events and postings on our church and preschool Facebook page. The added visibility helps us to reach so many more people, Our preschool could really benefit from the extra views. If you haven’t “Liked” our preschool Facebook page, you can find it at “Christ Lutheran Preschool, Brownsburg, Indiana”. Our church Facebook page is “Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church”. If you have an event that you would like to have featured, please contact the church office.
The Altar Guild schedule is on the bulletin board.
The Lutheran Hour
Broadcast Guide & Sermon Schedule
Sirius XM FamilyTalk channel 131 Sunday, 10:00AM
WBRI Indianapolis, IN 1500 AM Sunday 6:30AM
WBRI Indianapolis, IN 96.7 FM Sunday 6:30AM
WIRE Indianapolis, IN 91.1 FM Sunday 6:00AM
WLW Cincinnati, OH 700 AM Sunday 7:00AM
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December 11, 2022 “Beauty We Can’t See”
Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler
December 18, 2022 “Gestures of Hope”
Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler
**Building Use
If you are planning to use the church for a family, group, or church related function, please contact Jen or Marilyn at the church office so that it can be placed on the calendar. If your meeting or event has changed dates or has been canceled, please notify the office ASAP. We would like to avoid conflicts with scheduled events at church. Thanks for your help in this matter.
**NEW EMAIL
With the launch of this website, we have a new website provider.
Our church email for contacting Jen and Marilyn, our secretaries, is
celc701@gmail.com
STAY CONNECTED
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